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2015 Guide for Current and Prospective Residents of Bellevue, Offutt AFB, Gretna, La Vista, Papillion and Springfield in Sarpy County, and Plattsmouth in Cass County

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Table of Contents LIFESTYLES Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15 Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-33 Colleges & Universities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Celebrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-56 Historic Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Clubs & Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59-60 Places to Go & Things to Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

MISCELLANEOUS Cities and Sarpy County Websites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Government Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Elected Officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-41 Chambers of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Senior Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

CITIES Bellevue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Gretna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 La Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Offutt Air Force Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Papillion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Plattsmouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Springfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Cover design, Micaela Clarke • Special projects manager, Paul Swanson • Section designer, Tom Knox To advertise in future sections, contact Marie Douglas at 402-444-1202.

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Bellevue The city began as a fur-trading post in 1822 on the Missouri River

Children and clowns make smiles on Mission Street during the Arrows to Aerospace parade. Below, an interscholastic mountain bike race at Swanson Park.

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eralded as the “birthplace” of Nebraska, Bellevue offers a wealth of history to residents and visitors alike. Guided tours will take you to the state’s first bank, oldest church, a historical cemetery and many more sites.

Bellevue began as a fur-trading post in 1822 and continued to grow slowly until the population boom hit in the 1940s and 1950s when the Martin Bomber Plant was constructed at Offutt Air Force Base.

Offutt did and continues to play an integral role in Bellevue’s development and growth as it was home to the Strategic Air Command and now U.S. Strategic Command.

Proud to be on the Lewis and Clark Trail, Bellevue commemorated the anniversary of the exploration with the unveiling of the Lewis and Clark Children’s Interpretive Art Wall in 2004. Standing 8 feet tall and 65 feet wide, the wall art depicts how more than 700 elementary-aged children from Illinois to Washington recounted the travels of Meriweather Lewis and William Clark.

The wall, damaged by the flood of 2011, has been restored and moved to a permanent location in another part of Haworth Park.

The Missouri River continues to play an integral role in Bellevue’s growth as the city has embarked on a riverfront development adjacent to the 155-acre Haworth Park area. The Bellevue City Council unveiled plans in 2012 for American Heroes Park that include a fishing lake, splash pad, skate park and a community lawn for concerts and other public events.

Most recently, Bellevue is adding a $180,000 splash pad to its long list of family-friendly recreation opportunities. It is to be built in 2015 in Hastings Banner Park in northwest Bellevue. The park also offers residents soccer fields, baseball fields and a walking trail.

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with several major building projects having been completed in the last five years at its main campus. Bellevue also is home to the Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home, a state-of-the-art facility that helps the men and women who have served our country.

One of Bellevue’s most unusual attractions is Fontenelle Forest Nature Center. Featuring more than 1,400 acres of woods and wetlands, the forest is crisscrossed with 17 miles of walking trails.

At the entrance to the forest, visitors will find the Katherine and Fred Buffett Forest Learning Center year-round exhibits.

The Bellevue Medical Center, the city’s first full-service public hospital, opened in 2010, as did the state-of-the-art Champions Village softball complex.

As Bellevue has grown so, too, have the amenities for its residents. With new shopping venues and first-rate recreational opportunities, Bellevue truly is a gem in eastern Nebraska.

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churches BELLEVUE Aldersgate United Methodist Church www.aldersgatebellevue.org 3617 Greene Ave. 402-731-2400

Bellevue Community Church 8601 S. 36th St. 402-733-0136 Bethel Christian Ministries www.bethelchristian.org 3702 Giles Road 402-734-3112

Anderson Grove Presbyterian Church www.andersongrove.org 12006 S. 36th St. 402-292-5522

Christ the King Lutheran Church www.ctklc-bellevue.org 7308 S. 42nd St. 402-733-3294

Bible Truth Ministries www.bibletruthministries.org 2402 Franklin St. 402-292-9499

Avery Presbyterian Church www.averychurch.com 1910 Avery Road 402-733-1104

Baha’i Faith www.omahabahai.org 402-738-9995

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2210 Harlan Drive 402-292-3227

Calvary Chapel of Omaha www.calvarychapel.com 508 W. 24th Ave. 402-734-9970

Church of the Holy Spirit (Episcopal) www.chsepiscopal.org 1305 Thomas Drive 402-291-7732

Calvary Christian Church calvarychristianchurch.org 10100 Cedar Island Road 402-293-1700

Bellevue Christian Center www.bellevuechristian.com 1400 Harvell Drive 402-291-0616 Bellevue Christian Church 2409 Jackson St. 402-291-0717

Chandler Acres Baptist SBC www.chandleracreschurch.org 7505 Chandler Acres Drive 402-733-1274

Bellevue Church of Christ www.bellevuecofc.com 2311 Madison St. 402-291-3585

Christ Cathedral COGIC www.christcathedralcogic.org 7608 S. 25th St. 402-733-7099 I am for the child who lived in motels, cars and shelters.The child who now stands in the entryway of a group foster home.

Clutching a makeshift suitcase. A garbage bag filled with everthing he owns. That is the child I am for. And because I am, he will be half as lielty to languish in foster car, and that much more likely to find a safe permanent home. I am a Court Appointed Specials Advocate (CASA) volunteer.

I am you.

Lift up a child’s voice. A child’s life.

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Christ Community Church Sarpy Campus www.cccomaha.org Meets at Bellevue University 1000 Galvin Road S. 402-330-3360

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First Baptist Church of Bellevue SBC www.fbc-bellevue.org 112 E. 23rd Ave. 402-291-3378 First Presbyterian Church www.1stpresbvue.org 1220 Bellevue Blvd. S. 402-291-1104

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churches BELLEVUE Golden Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church www.goldenhillschurch.org 3005 Golden Blvd.

402-291-7493 Heartland Baptist Church www.hbchurch.com 312 W. 20th Ave. 402-291-4588 Heritage Reformed Church www.heritagercus.com meets at Mission Middle School 2202 Washington St. 661-524-4240

Immanuel Lutheran Church www.ourimmanuel.org 104 Galvin Road N. 402-291-8868

Midlands Bible Baptist Church www.midlandsbbc.org 2407 Chandler Road E. 402-731-5932

Jehovah’s Witnesses Bellevue Kingdom Hall 9811 S. 36th St. 402-731-0892

Mount Carmel Baptist Church www.mountcarmelbc.org 2706 Victoria Ave. 402-292-2296

LifeSpring Church SBC www.lifespringchurch.com 13904 S. 36th St. 402-292-4546

New Beginnings Worship Center www.nbwcchurch.com 2231 Jefferson St. 402-293-0750

Lighthouse Baptist Church 3919 Greene Ave. 402-731-6739

New Life Baptist Church ABC www.bellevuenewlife.org 801 Kayleen Drive 402-291-5320

WoundedWarriorsFamilySupport.org Wounded Warriors Family Support provides assistance to the families of those who have been wounded, injured or killed during combat operations. Based in Omaha, our organization supports wounded veterans and their families, even after physical needs are met to help them heal, recover and reconnect. We provide aid to the caregivers, family retreats to renew bonds with loved ones, mobility-equipped Ford vehicles to combat-wounded veterans and training for veterans to pursue in-demand careers. We help provide services and resources that supplement those provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies. Wounded Warriors Family Support is a Four Star Charity.

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PRAISE & WORSHIP BAPTIST

LifeSpring Church 13904 S 36th St Bellevue, NE 68123 (402) 292-4546 LifeSpringChurch.com Sunday 9:30 & 11:00am Adult Worship Student Worship 7th-12th Grade Sunday School Newborn-6th Grade Wednesday 6:30pm Children K-6th Grade Small Group For Students 7th-12th

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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LA VISTA CHURCH OF CHRIST

LAMB OF GOD

8920 Granville Pkwy La Vista, NE 68128

http://lavistachurchofchrist.org

Worship:

Sun. 10:30am and 6:00pm

Study:

Sun. 9:30am and Wed. 7:00pm

402-339-1318

CHURCH OF CHRIST

ST BERNADETTE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Bellevue church of Christ

Mass Times: Sat: 5:00 p.m.

Sun: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Parish Office: 402-731-4694 Fr. Harold Buse – Pastor Bishop Milone in residence St. Bernadette School: 402-731-3033 Pre-K thru 8th

Divine Services Saturday – 5:30 p.m.

Sunday – 9:00 a.m.

Christian Education for all ages Sunday – 10:30 a.m.

1010 West Lincoln Road Papillion, NE

402-934-9045 www.lambofgodlcms.org

CATHOLIC

7600 So 42nd St, Bellevue, NE

LUTHERAN CHURCH

Traditional, Liturgical Services Pastor Philip Houser

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LUTHERAN Welcome to Immanuel Lutheran Church ELCA

COME JOIN US FOR WORSHIP!

God with Us ... Growing in Grace! Gifted for Service!

LOCATED MINUTES FROM OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE BIBLE CLASSES: SUNDAY 9:15AM WEDNESDAY 7:00PM WORSHIP SERVICES: SUNDAY 10:15AM; 6:00PM

104 Galvin Rd N, Bellevue, NE 68005

BIBLE CLASSES FOR ALL AGES COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT WEEKLY MEN’S & WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES FOOD & CLOTHING PANTRY YOUTH GROUP – YOUNG ADULTS – SENIORS GROUPS

WWW.BELLEVUECOFC.COM / (402) 291-3585 LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF 24TH & MADISON

(Just north of Stella’s)

402-291-8868 • www.ourimmanuel.org

Worship Services Saturday evenings at 5:30pm Sunday mornings at 8:15, 9:45 & 11:15am (Sunday School and Adult Education at 9:45am) Wednesday night FUEL (Filling Up Every Life) 5:15pm - Dinner 6:00pm - Education 7:07pm - Worship service Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ourimmanuel

METHODIST RALSTON UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 77th & Maywood St. Ralston, NE Sunday Service & Sunday School at 10:00 am Pastor Lynette Janssen 402-331-6067 www.ralstonuccne.com 8

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churches BELLEVUE Pilgrim Lutheran Church www.pilgrim-lutheran.org 2311 Fairview Road 402-291-2848

St. Mary’s Catholic Church www.stmarysbellevue.com 2302 Crawford St. 402-291-1350

Thanksgiving Lutheran Church www.thanks-giving.org 3702 370 Plaza 402-292-2695

Revival Tabernacle 2226 Jefferson St. 402-293-9140

St. Matthew Catholic Church www.stmatthewbellevue.org 12210 S. 36th St. 402-291-2030

Twin Cities Baptist Church www.twincitiesbc.org 11825 S. 36th St. 402-292-4600

Spirit Life Assembly of God www.spiritlifeomaha.com 4815 Harrison St. 402-733-6583

Twin Valley Church www.twinvalley.org 1908 Lloyd St. 402-292-3739

St. Bernadette Catholic Church www.stbernadetteparish.org 7600 S. 42nd St. 402-731-4694 St. James United Methodist Church www.warmheart.org East - 1501 Franklin St. 402-291-3881

Strangers Rest Missionary Baptist Church 806 Fort Crook Road South 402-614-5885

PRAISE & WORSHIP METHODIST

METHODIST

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GRETNA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

BIBLE TRUTH MINISTRIES

36th & Greene Ave. Bellevue Rev. Jim Corson

2402 Franklin St. Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-9499

Where God’s Family Grows Together 11457 South 204th Street Gretna, NE 68028 402-332-3213 Pastor Janice Japp Sunday Worship: 9:30 am Childcare provided Sunday Fellowship: 10:30 am Sunday School: 10:45 am

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Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30 a.m.

402-734-2400 www.aldersgatebellevue.org

www.bibletruthministries.org Rordy & Ramona Smith, Pastors

Sunday School 9 a.m.

Sunday Service 10 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study 7 p.m.

“Strengthening Families for Victorious Living”

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PAPILLION

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church www.bslcomaha.org 7706 S. 96th St. 402-331-7376

Faith Presbyterian Church www.faith-presbyterian.com 8100 Giles Road 402-331-6944

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 12009 S. 84th St. 402-596-1837

Church of Christ www.lavistachurchofchrist.org 8920 Granville Parkway 402-339-1318

Harrison Street Baptist Church www.hsbcchurch.com 8015 Harrison St. 402-331-7366

First Lutheran Church of Papillion www.1st-lutheran.org 420 N. Washington St. 402-339-3668

Cornerstone Church www.cornerstoneomaha.org 9505 Harrison St. 402-592-1226

Judson Baptist Church 8517 Park View Blvd.

402-331-1110 Reality Church www.realitychurch.me 10695 Portal Rd., Suite 103 402-537-0419

Grace Baptist Church www.gbcpapillion.org 205 E. Halleck St. 402-331-5984

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Open 2 Story Floorplan with 4 Bedrooms

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402-861-6499

402-670-9387

Walnut Creek Veterinary Clinic “We treat yours like one of ours!”

B.J. Ravnsborg, DVM Kendra May, DVM | Megan Losee, DVM • Surgery & dentistry • Online Scheduling • Medicine & vaccinations • Online store • Skin, ear & eye care • Puppy, Kitten & Senior Care

Mon. - Fri. 8am-6pm Sat. 8am-noon 96th & Hwy 370 • 505-5445 www.walnutcreekvetclinic.com

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churches PAPILLION Heritage Hill Church of the Nazarene www.heritagehillchurch.org 6909 Cornhusker Road 402-331-8900 Lifegate Church www.lifegateomaha.com 749 Pinnacle Drive 402-330-5724 Overland Hills Church www.overlandhills.org 707 Gruenther Road 402-331-3626 Papillion Christian Center www.christiancounselingcenter.com 1301 Gold Coast Road 402-331-3477

Papio Creek Church www.papiocreek.org 233 Washington St. 402-592-4278

Southridge Church www.southridgelife.com 1250 N. Washington St. 402-932-1060

St. Columbkille Catholic Church www.saintcolumbkille.org 200 E. 6th St. 402-339-3285

Trinity Lutheran Church – ELCA www.trinitylife.org 330 W. Halleck 402-339-3788

St. Martha’s Episcopal Church www.stmarthaspapillion.com 780 Pinnacle Drive 402-331-1564

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church of Papillion www.saintpaulsumc.net 324 S. Jackson St. 402-339-3308

Wildewood Christian Church www.wildewoodchristian.org 1255 Royal Drive 402-331-1575

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 305 N. 3rd St. 253-2893

St. Joseph Catholic Church www.stjosf.org 102 S. 9th St. 253-2889

Gretna Baptist Church www.gretnabaptistchurch.com 20725 E. Angus St. 402-332-2654

Gretna United Methodist Church www.gretnaumc.com 11457 S. 204th St. 402-332-3213

SPRINGFIELD First United Methodist Church www.springfieldmethodist.info 480 Main St. 253-2270

GRETNA Good Shepherd Lutheran Church LC-MS www.gslcgretna.org 11204 S. 204th St. 402-332-3345 Grace Reformed Church meets at Squire Thomas Elementary www.gracereformed.net/gretna 402-618-9495

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Gretna Community Church www.gretna.wordpress.com 321 S. Highway 6 402-332-3044

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Serving World Famous homemade breakfasts and the best Lunches in Olde Towne for over 30 years

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BIBLE CLASSES: SUNDAY 9:15AM WEDNESDAY 7:00PM WORSHIP SERVICES: SUNDAY 10:15AM; 6:00PM BIBLE CLASSES FOR ALL AGES / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT / WEEKLY MEN’S & WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES / FOOD & CLOTHING PANTRY / YOUTH GROUP – YOUNG ADULTS – SENIORS GROUPS WWW.BELLEVUECOFC.COM / (402) 29 1-3585 LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF 24TH & MADISON

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Our Good Service is Priceless!

Since 1958, Erwin’s Jewelry has taken pride in giving you rare quality service.

All our work is done in our store.

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Watchmakers - Goldsmiths Diamond and Stone Setting Engraving

Erwin’s Jewelers Co. Serving Bellevue since 1958

223 West Mission • Bellevue • 402-291-2454

TERRY’S AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR, INC.

REPAIR & REFINISHING

Complete Automotive Care.

Over 50 years of Certified Auto Mechanic Experience

FOREIGN & DOMESTIC

202 E. Mission, Olde Towne Bellevue

(402) 291-7000 Existing Homes • New Homes Commercial • Acreages Rentals • Property Management

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

402-291-2500

Papillion Office Opening Spring of 2015

www.HikeRealEstate.com 114 East Mission Avenue • Bellevue • NE

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2412 Wayne St. (3 blocks south of Mission, Olde Towne Bellevue)

JOHN WESTCOTT • 402-292-5585 HALL AVAILABLE FOR RENT Bellevue Knights of Columbus Council 6192

205 Industrial Drive www.stmarysbellevue.com

Wedding Receptions, Military Squadron and Unit Parties, Anniversary Parties, Graduation Parties and Christmas Parties

Hall Capacity 400 Catering Available

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E U V E L L BE Bellevue Service Center Active Military Discount

•SNOW REMOVAL • Heavy and Light Repair • Tires • Brakes • Exhaust • Computer Diagnostics • Tune Ups • Shocks/Struts • A/C

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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RATES SERVICE

It’s no accident that more people trust State Farm to insure their cars. Call today.

Dick Rupert, Agent

408 W. Mission Avenue Bellevue, NE 68005-5118 Bus: 402-291-0900

LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR STATE FARM IS THERE®

2401 Lincoln Rd • Bellevue • 402-293-1560

C&C Tailor Shop

Monogram and Embroidery Quality Computerized Monograms & Embroidery Complete Alterations of all Mens & Ladies Clothing

Specializing in All Military Uniforms Formal & Bridal Dress Alterations • Zippers Replaced

2315 LINCOLN RD • 401-291-9390 (Right Outside Offutt’s Bellevue Gate)

Providing Insurance and Financial Services State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (Not in NJ), Bloomington, IL

Bellevue Volunteer Firefighters Hall

CALL TODAY TO BOOK YOUR SPECIAL EVENT AT OUR HALL Call for info (402)763-9127 www.bvfd-inc.org 2108 Franklin St. Olde Towne

Steve’s Floor Coverings, Inc.

Sales • Installation Repairs & Restretch Carpet • Laminate • Vinyl • Ceramic • Hardwood

“Quality Service Since 1978” Free Estimates

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churches GRETNA Resurrection Lutheran Church www.relchurch.net 153 S. McKenna Ave. 402-332-3383

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church www.stpatsgretna.org 508 W. Angus St. 402-332-4444

The Acts II Church www.a2gretna.org 20378 Husker Drive 402-320-1178

First Presbyterian Church www.fbcplattsmouth.org 701 Chicago Ave. 402-296-3324

Plattsmouth Bible Church www.plattsmouthbiblechurch.org 1602 1st Ave. 402-296-5393

First United Methodist Church www.fumcplattsmouth.com 702 Main St. 402-296-6905

St. Luke Episcopal Church www.st-lukes-church-plattsmouth-ne.org 302 Avenue A 402-296-4718

Hosanna Lutheran www.lutheransonline.com/ 700 S. 18th St. 402-296-2662

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 502 Avenue A 402-296-5940

St. Charles Borromeo www.stcharlesomaha.org 7790 S. 192nd St. 402-916-9730

PLATTSMOUTH Church of Christ www.epreacher.org/proc 520 Chicago Ave. P.O. Box 68 402-296-2435 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2128 Lincoln Ave. 402-296-2511 Church of the Holy Spirit - Catholic www.holyspiritplattsmouth.com 520 S. 18th St. 402-296-3139 First Baptist Church www.fbcplattsmouth.org 16220 Hwy 75 402-296-9284 First Christian Church 802 Avenue C 402-296-5293 First Lutheran Church www.firstlutheranplattsmouth.org 1025 Avenue D 402-296-2832

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Living Water Church www.lwcplattsmouth.org 1623 Chicago Ave. 402-296-2568 Mynard Liberty United Methodist 13114 Cook St. 402-298-8304

Twin Rivers Fellowship 2302 8th Ave. 402-296-4727 Wesleyan Church 619 S. 10th St. 402-718-3770

New Life Assembly of God www.faithfamilyjesus.com 17515 Club View Drive 402-301-7771

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Gretna The public library plays an important role in this growing city

The Nebraska Crossing Outlets has been a great success for the city. Below, children race to find sweet treasures at the community Easter egg hunt at North Park.

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ooks are not the only things you can check out from the Gretna Public Library. In mid-January the library added three brightly colored ukuleles to its collection. All three are available for checkout. The instruments come with a carrying case, tuner and care instructions.

Because of the ease of learning to play the ukulele, the non-traditional instrument can be checked out for three weeks as well as a variety of songbooks, instructional books and DVDs. A few years ago the city of Gretna welcomed the new and revitalized Nebraska Crossing Outlets along Interstate 80 and Highway 31. The new $112 million Smart Outlets at Nebraska Crossing mall rose from the rubble and boast of stores never before seen in the market, such as Coach and Under Armor.

This outlet also served as a forerunner in blending technology and social media into a shopping experience, offering digital kiosks, mobile software and a social media platform to connect brands and consumers.

Outside of Nebraska Crossing, development spurred development, as seen along Highway 31 and Highway 6 with new businesses moving in all the way up to Highway 370. The lane expansion of Highway 370 has already attracted developers, and crews have

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already begun work on new residential areas such as Aspen Creek and Remington Ridge, showing further growth in the Gretna area.

This growth was also apparent in the Gretna Public Schools as 2013 marked the opening of a third preschool site at Whitetail Creek Elementary School and Gretna High School opened its new, two-story expansion with a courtyard.

The school district served as another shining example of the community, with its four elementary school, middle school and high school all continuing to rank with the top schools across the state.

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Avery Elementary 2107 E. Avery Road Bellevue, NE 68005 402-293-4460 Belleaire Elementary 1200 W. Mission Ave. Bellevue, NE 68005 402-293-4510 Bellevue Elementary 12001 Timberridge Drive Bellevue NE 68133 402-827-1840 Bertha Barber Elementary 1402 Main St. Bellevue, NE 68005 402-293-4560 Betz Elementary 605 W. 27th Ave. Bellevue, NE 68005 402-293-4585 Birchcrest Elementary 1212 Fairfax Drive Bellevue, NE 68005 402-293-4635 Central Elementary 510 W. 22nd Ave. Bellevue, NE 68005 402-293-4685

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schools BELLEVUE Fairview Elementary 14110 Tregaron Drive Bellevue, NE 68123 402-827-5950

Peter Sarpy Elementary 2908 Vandenberg Ave. Bellevue, NE 68123 402-293-4795

Fort Crook Elementary 12501 S. 25th St. Bellevue, NE 68123 402-293-4710

Twin Ridge Elementary 1400 Sunbury Drive Bellevue NE 68005 402-293-4845

LeMay Elementary 2726 Kennedy Drive Bellevue, NE 68123 402-293-4760

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schools PAPILLION-LA VISTA Papillion-La Vista School District Administrative Offices www.paplv.org 420 S. Washington St. Papillion, NE 68046 402-537-9998 Papillion-La Vista High School 402 E. Centennial Road Papillion, NE 68046 402-898-0400 Papillion-La Vista South High School High School 10799 Highway 370 Papillion, NE 68046 402-829-4600

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Carriage Hill Elementary 400 Cedardale Road Papillion, NE 68046 402-898-0449

Papillion Junior High 423 S. Washington St. Papillion, NE 68046 402-898-0424

G. Stanley Hall Elementary 7600 S. 72nd St. La Vista, NE 68128 402-898-0455

Anderson Grove Elementary 11820 S. 37th St. Bellevue, NE 68123 402-898-0479

Golden Hills Elementary 2912 Coffey Ave. Bellevue, NE 68123 402-898-0459

Hickory Hill Elementary 1307 Rogers Drive Papillion, NE 68046 402-898-0469

Bell Elementary 7909 Reed St. Papillion, NE 68046 402-898-0408

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Whether you’re looking to sell your home or purchase a new home, these Sarpy County Agents have the knowledge and expertise in the local real estate market to give you the edge you need.

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schools PAPILLION-LA VISTA La Vista West Elementary 7821 Terry Drive La Vista, NE 68128 402-898-0463

Portal Elementary 9920 Brentwood Drive La Vista, NE 68128 402-898-0425

Tara Heights Elementary 700 Tara Road Papillion, NE 68046 402-898-0445

Parkview Heights Elementary 7609 S. 89th St. La Vista, NE 68128 402-898-0433

Prairie Queen Elementary 10520 S. 123rd Ave. Papillion, NE Opening fall of 2015

Trumble Park Elementary 500 Valley Road Papillion, NE 68046 402-898-0466

Patriot Elementary 1701 Hardwood Drive Papillion, NE 68046 402-898-0405

Rumsey Station Elementary 110 Eagle Ridge Drive Papillion, NE 68133 402-898-0475

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Gretna Middle School 11705 S. 216th St. Gretna, NE 68028 402-332-3048

Palisades Elementary 16820 Chutney Drive Gretna, NE 68136 402-895-2194

Gretna Elementary 801 South St. Gretna, NE 68028 402-332-3341

Squire John Thomas Elementary 11221 Northridge Drive Gretna, NE 68028 402-332-5578

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schools SPRINGFIELD Springfield Platteview Community Schools www.sarpy46.org 14801 S. 108th St. Springfield, NE 68059 402-592-1300

Platteview Central Junior High 14801 S. 108th St. Springfield, NE 68059 402-339-5052

Platteview High School 14801 S. 108th St. Springfield, NE 68059 402-339-3606

Westmont Elementary 13210 Glenn St. Omaha, NE 68138 402-895-9602

Springfield Elementary 765 Main St. Springfield, NE 68059 402-253-2245

MILLARD Don Stroh Administration Center www.mpsomaha.org 5606 S. 147th St. Omaha, NE 68137 402-715-8200 Millard North High School 1010 S. 144th St. Omaha, NE 68154 402-715-1365 Millard South High School 14905 Q St. Omaha, NE 68137 402-715-8268

Millard West High School 5710 S. 176th Ave. Omaha, NE 68135 402-715-6000

Central Middle School 12801 L St. Omaha, NE 68137 402-715-8225

Harry P. Andersen Middle School 15404 Adams St. Omaha, NE 68137 402-715-8440

Peter Kiewit Middle School 15650 Howard St. Omaha, NE 68118 402-715-1470

George Beadle Middle School 18201 Jefferson St. Omaha, NE 68135 402-715-6100

North Middle School 2828 S. 139th Plaza Omaha, NE 68144 402-715-1280

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La Vista Aiming for growth and progress, the city is the youngest in the state

Left, the Embassy Suites La Vista Conference Center has proved to be a great draw for conventions, fundraisers and other events. Below, La Vista community parks offer spaces to play outdoors.

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a Vista, the youngest city in Nebraska, turned 55 years old in 2015. Incorporated in 1960, La Vista’s reputation is that of growth and progress.

Just in the past 10 years, the city has grown leaps and bounds in residential and commercial properties as its population has soared to more than 17,000.

In January the La Vista City Council agreed to move forward in the acquisition of the buildings and the relocation of the remaining businesses in Brentwood Crossing, located at 84th Street between Harrison Street and Giles Road. Last year, taxpayers approved a half cent tax increase to help fund the revitalization project.

The city’s first residents enjoyed the panorama of the Big Papio Creek Basin and from this came the name La Vista, Spanish for “the view.”

Many businesses look to La Vista for its growth. The city is home to many familiar names, including Cabela’s, Yahoo!, PayPal, Oriental Trading Company, Black Hills Energy, Embassy Suites and many other smaller businesses.

The Southport area, just south of Interstate 80 on Giles Road, has been a successful addition to the city. The development includes Cabela’s, a premier outdoor-gear retail store spanning three football fields packed with education, entertainment and shopping. Cabela’s has just about everything campers, hunters, hikers, anglers, birdwatchers and outdoor fashion buffs could imagine.

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When planning an event in the area consider the impressive Embassy Suites La Vista Conference Center, which offers 45,000 square feet of meeting space with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology.

After taking your turn at the number of shopping destinations in the city, treat yourself and a guest to lunch or dinner at the growing number of dining establishments.

La Vista residents enjoy a state-of-the-art library which also houses the Metropolitan Community College Sarpy Center.

Recreational opportunities abound in La Vista, especially with its abundance of neighborhood parks — 15 to be exact.

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schools MILLARD George F. Russell Middle School 5304 S. 172nd St. Omaha, NE 68135 402-715-8500

Black Elk Elementary 6708 S. 161st Ave. Omaha, NE 68135 402-715-6200

Cottonwood Elementary 615 Piedmont Drive Omaha, NE 68154 402-715-1390

Grace Abbott Elementary 1313 N. 156th St. Omaha, NE 68118 402-715-2900

William J. Bryan Elementary 5010 S. 144th St. Omaha, NE 68137 402-715-8325

Walt Disney Elementary 5717 S. 112th St. Omaha, NE 68137 402-715-2350

Robert L. Ackerman Elementary 5110 S. 156th St. Omaha, NE 68135 402-715-8420

Willa Cather Elementary 3030 S. 139th Plaza Omaha, NE 68144 402-715-1315

Ezra Millard Elementary 14111 Blondo St. Omaha, NE 68164 402-715-2955

Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary 506 N. 162nd Ave. Omaha, NE 68118 402-715-2020

William Cody Elementary 3320 S. 127th St. Omaha, NE 68144 402-715-1320

Harvey Oaks Elementary 15228 Shirley St. Omaha, NE 68144 402-715-1386

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schools MILLARD Gilbert M. Hitchcock Elementary 5809 S. 104th St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-715-2255

George Norris Elementary 12424 Weir St. Omaha, NE 68137 402-715-8340

Holling Heights Elementary 6565 S. 136th St. Omaha, NE 68137 402-715-8330

Ronald W. Reagan Elementary 4440 S. 198th Ave. Omaha, NE 68135 402-715-7100

Mari Sandoz Elementary 5959 S. Oak Hills Drive Omaha, NE 68137 402-715-8345

Wilma Upchurch Elementary 8686 S. 165th St. Omaha, NE 68136 402-715-7150

Montclair Elementary 2405 S. 138th St. Omaha, NE 68144 402-715-1295

Gretchen Reeder Elementary 19202 Chandler St. Gretna, NE 68028 402-715-6420

Georgia Wheeler Elementary 6707 S. 178th St. Omaha, NE 68135 402-715-6250

J. Sterling Morton Elementary 1805 S. 160th St. Omaha, NE 68130 402-715-1290

John G. Neihardt Elementary 15130 Drexel St. Omaha, NE 68137 402-715-8360

Norman Rockwell Elementary 6370 S. 140th Ave. Omaha, NE 68137 402-715-8246

Willowdale Elementary 16901 P St. Omaha, NE 68135 402-715-8280

Herman Rohwer Elementary 17701 F St. Omaha, NE 68135 402-715-6225

Millard South High School marching band, performs at halftime of the Millard South and Millard North football game that was played at Buell Stadium.

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schools PAROCHIAL Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School www.grosscatholic.org 7700 S. 43rd St. Bellevue, NE 68147 402-734-2000

Middle School/High School 16405 Clay St. Bellevue NE 68123 402-291-2260

Cornerstone Christian Schools www.cornerstonechristianschool.org Elementary 3704 370th Plaza Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-1030

St. Matthew Catholic School www.stmatthewbellevue.org 12210 S. 36th St. Bellevue, NE 68123 402-291-2030 St. Bernadette Catholic School www.stbernadetteschool.net 7600 S. 42nd St. Bellevue, NE 68147 402-731-3033

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Offutt The Air Force base is home to the 55th Wing, the U.S. Strategic Command and the Air Force Weather Agency Left, the Runway Run is held every May and takes a course through the base, including along a runway. Below, Burke High School students in the school’s introduction to aeronautics class take turns at the controls of a full-motion flight simulator at Offutt Air Force Base.

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n early January it was announced that the Offutt Air Show was canceled for 2015. The reason, however, is exciting news for the 55th Wing. The 55th Wing learned that funding had been approved for a taxiway construction project for the upcoming year. The Air Force will spend nearly $7 million to repave part of taxiway Mike south of the runway.

The construction project is scheduled to begin in April and estimated to continue for six months. This year marks the third time the air show was canceled for construction, once in 1994 and again in 2006. Past air shows have included entertainment such as military and civilian aerial acts, static displays and booths showcasing military history and capabilities.

Situated near the Missouri River, Offutt Air Force Base is home to the 55th Wing, U.S. Strategic Command headquarters and the Air Force Weather Agency.

The base originated in the late 1800s as Fort Crook, named for a well-known Indian firefighter and Civil War hero, Maj. Gen. George Crook.

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By the mid-20th century, Offutt Field was transferred to the new Department of the Air Force and christened Offutt Air Force Base. Soon after, the base gained national prominence when it became the Strategic Air Command headquarters.

Offutt continues to grow and change, highlighted by the ongoing construction of a $500 million headquarters for U.S. Strategic Command.

Visitors hoping to learn more about Offutt are encouraged to visit the Welcome Center located at 1600 Highway 370 and neighboring with the Bellevue Public Schools office.

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schools OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Omaha Public Schools www.ops.org William Jennings Bryan HS 4700 Giles Road Bellevue, NE 68157 402-557-3100

Bryan Middle School 8210 S. 42nd St. Bellevue, NE 68147 402-557-4100

Gilder Elementary 3705 Chandler Road Bellevue, NE 68147 402-734-7334

Chandler View Elementary 7800 S. 25th St. Bellevue, NE 68147 402-734-5705

Pawnee Elementary 7310 S. 48th St. Bellevue, NE 68157 402-734-5011

Plattsmouth High School 1916 E. Highway 34 Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-3322

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PLATTSMOUTH Plattsmouth Community Schools www.pcsd.org 1912 E. Highway 34 Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-3361

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colleges & universities Bellevue University offers online learning as well as traditional classroom courses, accelerated programs and continuing education.

Bellevue University

www.bellevue.edu Main Campus: 1000 Galvin Road S. Bellevue NE, 68005 1-800-756-7920 Bellevue University is a private, not-forprofit leader in adult and online learning.

The school was No. 18 in U.S. News & World Report’s most recent Top Online Education Program rankings.

The university offers a variety of learning options including traditional classes, online courses, accelerated programs, course clusters and continuing education. The

university’s main campus has experienced steady facility expansion in the 2000s and now covers 46 acres. Bellevue University serves some 16,000 students annually at all of its campus locations, including three sites in the Omaha metro area, and everywhere online.

Bellevue University offers nearly 50 undergraduate degrees and 19 graduate

degree programs. Bellevue University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

For more information, visit www.bellevue.edu or call 1-800-756-7920.

Metropolitan Community College

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The Sarpy Center and La Vista Public Library is a partnership between Metropolitan Community College and the City of La Vista to combine resources. The Sarpy Center opened in 1999 and is located at 91st Street and Giles Road in La Vista.

The Sarpy Center offers an array of general education/academic transfer and career education courses. A one-stop student services area provides personalized service and attention to help students get started to stay on track to reach their educational goals. Outstanding faculty dedicated to teaching help create a positive, supportive learning environment for students.

Nebraska Christian College is committed to finding students who are interested in church leadership, preparing them in the classroom and providing them with practical experiences through internships and the Institute.

Bachelor’s degrees are offered in pastoral ministry, youth ministry, worship arts, world missions, family life and counseling, Christian thought and biblical interpretation.

For more information, visit www.nechristian.edu or call 402-935-9400.

www.mccneb.edu Sarpy County Center, 9110 Giles Road La Vista, NE 68128 / 537-3800

www.nechristian.edu 12550 S. 114th St. Papillion, NE 68046 / 935-9400

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MCC offers classes at both Bellevue East and Bellevue West High Schools, as well as Papillion-La Vista High School. For information about those programs or any Metro programs, visit www.mccneb.edu or call 402-457-2400.

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government listings SARPY COUNTY www.sarpy.com Sarpy County Courthouse..........................................593-2100 Assessor....................................................................593-2122 Attorney.................................................................... 593-2230 Building and Planning................................................593-1555 CASA......................................................................... 593-2259 Clerk..........................................................................593-5957 Commissioners..........................................................593-4155 Community Services................................................. 593-4366 County Court — civil ..................................................593-5775 Department of Motor Vehicles...................................593-2148 District Court.............................................................593-2267 Driver’s License.........................................................595-1834 Driver Testing.............................................................595-1834

BELLEVUE

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Bellevue City Hall...................................................... 293-3000 City Clerk...................................................................293-3007 Police Department............... emergency, 911; office, 293-3071 Fire Department..................emergency, 911; office, 293-3153 Human Services........................................................293-3138 Parks Department.....................................................293-3122

PAPILLION

Permits and Inspections............................................293-3014 Planning Department............................................... 293-3026 Public Library.............................................................293-3157 Public Works Department......................................... 293-3032 Recreation Department.............................................293-3142 Streets Department...................................................293-3126

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Papillion City Hall...................................................... 597-2000 City Clerk...................................................................597-2021 Police Department................emergency, 911 office, 597-2035 Fire Department................... emergency, 911 office, 339-8617 Human Resources.....................................................827-7065 Mayor’s Hotline..........................................................827-1111

LA VISTA

Election Commissioner..............................................593-2167 Emergency Mgt. Agency............................................593-5785 Extension Office........................................................ 444-7804 Health Department................................................... 339-4334 Highway / Roads Department...................................537-6900 Human Services....................................................... 593-4400 Landfill.......................................................................253-2371 Public Defender........................................................ 593-5933 Real/Personal Property Office...................................593-2143 Register of Deeds......................................................593-5773 Sheriff....................................................................... 593-2288 Tourism..................................................................... 332-5999 Veterans Service Office............................................. 593-2203

Parks Department.....................................................597-2049 Planning Department............................................... 597-2060 Public Library............................................................ 597-2040 Public Works Department......................................... 597-2043 Recreation Department.............................................597-2041

www.cityoflavista.org

La Vista City Hall .......................................................331-4343 Building and Grounds................................................331-4343 Community Development..........................................331-4343 Fire Department.................. emergency, 911; office, 339-4748

Police Department............... emergency, 911; office, 331-1582 Public Library............................................................ 537-3900 Public Works Department..........................................331-8927 Recreation Department.............................................331-3455

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Gretna City Hall ........................................................ 332-3336 Fire Department ................ emergency, 911; office, 332-3336 Mayor’s Hotline......................................................... 681-9637 Sheriff’s Department ..........emergency, 911; office, 593-2288 Public Library (Main)................................................ 332-4480 Public Library (Childrens)......................................... 502-9088

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Plattsmouth City Clerk/Treasurer............................. 296-2522 Fire Department.............................................911 or 296-6041 Parks Department.....................................................296-2873 Police Department.......................................... 911 or 296-3311 Public Library.............................................................296-4154 Street Department.....................................................296-2155

SPRINGFIELD www.springfieldnebraska.com Springfield City Hall.................................................. 253-2204 Fire Department .................................................................911 Sheriff’s Department...........emergency, 911; office, 593-2288 Public Library............................................................ 253-2797 Recreation Department ........................................... 253-2204 Suburban Newspapers Inc.

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La Vista Public Library www.cityoflavista.org 9110 Giles Road La Vista, NE 68128 402-537-3900

Sump Memorial Library www.sumplibrary.org 222 N. Jefferson St. Papillion, NE 68046 402-597-2040

Springfield Library www.springfieldnelibrary.org 665 Main St. Springfield, NE 68059 402-253-2797

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District 2 Bill Kintner bkintner@leg.ne.gov 402-471-2613 (O)

District 45 Sue Crawford scrawford@leg.ne.gov 402-471-2615 (O)

District 1 Don Kelly 4803 Lakeside Circle Papillion, NE 68133 402-206-1807

District 3 Tom Richards 1234 St. Andrews Road Bellevue, NE 68005 402-679-2403

District 3 Tommy Garrett tgarrett@leg.ne.gov 402-471-2627 (O)

District 49 John Murante jmurante@leg.ne.gov 402-471-2725 (O)

District 2 Jim Thompson 9406 Bayberry Court La Vista, NE 68128 402-331-7226

District 4 Brenda Carlisle 7332 LaVista Drive La Vista, NE 68128 402-679-6001

District 14 Jim Smith jsmith@leg.ne.gov 402-471-2730 (O)

District 5 Jim Warren 11445 S. 216th St. Gretna, NE 68028 402-290-8000

SARPY COUNTY County Attorney Lee Polikov................................. 402-593-2230 Sheriff Jeff Davis....................................402-593-2288 Register of Deeds Lloyd J. Dowding......................... 402-593-5773

County Clerk Deb Houghtaling.........................402-593-4155 County Assessor Dan Pittman................................402-593-2122 County Treasurer Rich James.................................402-593-2143

Public Works Dennis Wilson.............................402-537-6900 Clerk of the District Court Carol Kremer..............................402-593-2267 Public Defender Tom Strigenz.............................. 402-593-5933

BELLEVUE Mayor Rita Sanders 507 Martin Drive N. Bellevue, NE 68005 402-293-3020 (O)

Ward IV Jim Mourdy 1207 Rebecca Court.

Bellevue, NE 68123 402-293-1867

CITY COUNCIL Ward I Steve Carmichael 1201 Bluff St. Bellevue, NE 68005 402-990-4969

Ward V Don Preister 4522 Borman St. Bellevue, NE 68157 402-733-6660

Ward II John Hansen 408 Dowding Court Bellevue, NE 68005 402-677-2597

At-Large Carol Blood 2812 Jack Pine St. Bellevue, NE 68005 402-517-1446

BELLEVUE BOARD OF EDUCATION Doug Cook 2908 Lynnwood Drive Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-8884 Cindy Copich 13501 S. 42nd Ave. Bellevue, NE 68123 402-889-7702 Mike Kinney 505 Ridgewood Drive Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-0599

Frank Kumor 414 Waldruh Drive Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-6133 Lisa Rybar 2801 Sheridan Road Bellevue, NE 68123 402-291-2026 Nina Wolford 805 S. Bellevue Blvd.

Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-0428

Ward III Paul Cook 13210 S. 26th Ave. Bellevue, NE 68123 402-291-8343

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elected officials SPRINGFIELD PLATTEVIEW BOARD OF EDUCATION Lori Bartels 16101 S. 87th St. Papillion NE 68046 402-690-4484 Bob Icenogle 440 S. 6th St. No. 4 Springfield NE 68059 402-253-2851

Jennifer Kreifels 420 Chestnut St. P.O. Box 323 Springfield, NE 68059 402-699-6126

Brian Wichman 205 N. Third St. P.O. Box 256 Springfield, NE 68059 402-253-2352

Brenda Sherman 510 S. Ninth St. Springfield, NE 68059 402-253-2787

Brian Osborn 12510 Main St. Springfield, NE 68059 402-934-9897

LA VISTA Mayor Doug Kindig 7510 Harvest Hills Drive La Vista, NE 68128 402-677-0911

CITY COUNCIL Ward 1 Mike Crawford 7828 S. 71st Ave. La Vista, NE 68128 402-592-7226 Kim Thomas 7820 LaVista Drive La Vista, NE 68128 402-339-4206

Ward 2 Terrilyn Quick 7519 S. 76th St. La Vista, NE 68128 402-339-6662

Ward 3 Deb Hale 7710 S. 87th St. La Vista, NE 68128 402-321-1009

Ward 4 Jim Frederick 9020 Granville Pwy La Vista, NE 68128 402-933-7834

Ron Sheehan 7629 Emiline St. La Vista, NE 68128 402-331-9523

Alan W. Ronan 7722 Willow St. La Vista, NE 68128 402-339-8755

Kelly Sell 9117 Park View Blvd.

La Vista, NE 68128 402-339-5447

PAPILLION Mayor David P. Black 1215 Buckboard Blvd.

Papillion, NE 68046 402-827-1111 (O) CITY COUNCIL Ward 1 James Glover 910 Elmhurst Drive Papillion, NE 68046 402-339-3087 Gene Jaworski 1019 Creighton Road Papillion, NE 68046 402-592-3946 Ward 2 Steve Engberg 804 Smith Circle Papillion, NE 68046 402-339-1368

Ward 3 Troy Florance 914 Buckboard Blvd.

Papillion, NE 68046 402-331-6798 LuAnn Kluch 1320 Scott Road Papillion, NE 68046 402-592-5636

PAPILLION-LA VISTA BOARD OF EDUCATION Connie Bowne 904 Quail Ridge Circle Papillion, NE 68046 339-9284 Patricia Conway-Boyd 1004 W. Centennial Papillion, NE 68046 597-5281

Ward 4 Thomas Mumgaard 1216 Cork Drive Papillion, NE 68128 402-339-5833

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elected officials GRETNA Mayor Jim Timmerman 422 Brentwood Drive Gretna, NE 68028 402-332-3336 (City Hall) CITY COUNCIL Ward 1 Jason Stahr 20228 Hackberry Gretna, NE 68028 402-332-4801

SPRINGFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION David Gulizia 21202 Schofield Drive Gretna, NE 68028 402-332-2560 Rick Hollendieck 23205 Prairie Ridge Road Gretna, NE 68028 402-332-0077

Doug Clark 405 Brentwood Drive Gretna, NE 68028 402-332-4401

Brad Fleck 302 Bauman Circle Gretna, NE 68028 402-502-1913

Ward 2 Gregg Dahlheim 12510 S. 217th St. Gretna, NE 68028 402-332-4177

Ron Johns 23301 Capehart Road Gretna, NE 68028 402-332-4745

Jeffrey Wollenburg 21875 Plum Creek Drive Gretna, NE 68028 402-332-3449

Dawn Stock 9720 S. 173rd Ave. Omaha, NE 68136 402-891-0547

Mayor Mike Dill 406 N. Third St. Springfield, NE 68059 402-253-2325 Chad Nolte 714 Maple St. Springfield, NE 68059 402-253-2062 Dan Craney 480 Chestnut St. Springfield, NE 68059 402-253-2375 Bob Roseland 215 N. 7th St. Springfield, NE 68059 402-510-6169 Darren Carlson 645 N. 6th St. Springfield, NE 68059 402-212-2676

Kevin Svec 21890 Plum Creek Drive Gretna, NE 68028 402-332-5693

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Papillion The city has been ranked on several national lists in recent years

There are plenty of fun outdoor activities to take advantage of in Papillion, including the water slide at Papio Bay.

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As legend would have it, the city was named by a group of fur traders who visited the area and found beautiful wildflowers and swarms of monarch butterflies. History books tell us that one traveler became overjoyed by the sight and proclaimed, “Papillion!

(Pappy-on)” which translates to butterfly in French. Today, Papillion is thriving not only as a growing residential area, but also as a booming commercial business destination.

So booming, in fact, that CNN/Money Magazine in 2007 ranked Papillion the No. 6 city in the nation, but the honors didn’t stop there. In 2010, the publication ranked Papillion as the Best Affordable Suburb in Nebraska.

Papillion was named the Best Small Town in America by Livability.com in 2012, and ranked No. 8 among the Best Places to Live

by CNN/Money Magazine in its 2013 rankings.

In January 2013, Bloomberg Businessweek named Papillion the Best Place to Raise Children in Nebraska, praising the city’s strong schools and recreational activities for children and adults.

Recent additions to the community include new commercial developments vying for valuable land within the city’s zoning jurisdiction. The Shoppes at Market Pointe, Settlers Creek and Shadow Lake Towne Center have made Papillion their home.

Midlands Place, near 84th Street and Highway 370, offers additional shopping and restaurants. It is also the site of a new Fairfield Inn & Suites Hotel.

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Streets. The plaza features a small water feature, stage, seating area and restrooms. It has hosted numerous community events since opening.

In addition to shopping, Papillion offers many outdoor recreational opportunities.

During the hot summer months residents and visitors alike will be able to enjoy Papillion’s second splash pad at Eagle Ridge Park, near Cornhusker Road and 66th Street. Restrooms and additional parking will also be available. Schwer Park also boasts of a splash pad.

There are two city-operated 18-hole golf courses in Tara Hills and Eagle Hills.

The Papio Trail system winds its way through parts of Papillion, a perfect spot for a leisurely stroll, rollerblading or biking.

The Sumtur Amphitheater at the Walnut Creek Recreation Area debuted in 2007 and in just a brief time became home to numerous musical and theatrical performances.

The Walnut Creek Recreation Area stretches across acres of land featuring 40,000 newly planted trees to enhance the tall-grass landscape surrounding the lake, which is accessible from Highway 370 and 96th Street. The park allows outdoorsmen the pleasure of fishing, hiking, bicycling, nature study, picnicking and RV camping.

Walnut Creek is also host to a few popular local running races for novice and experienced runners such as the Papillion Days Duathlon and the Mayor’s Triathlon.

Werner Park, home of the Omaha Storm Chasers, the Triple A franchise of the Kansas City Royals baseball team, opened in 2011.

In addition to ballgames, Werner Park hosts other events, including concerts, at the stadium located on Highway 370 and 126th Street.

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PLATTSMOUTH BOARD OF EDUCATION Ken Winters 14520 Copper Corral Drive Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-9190 Matt Glup 1308 Fourth Ave. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-5188 Tony Foster 1015 Clinton St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-2780 Mary Caverzagie 2703 Bay Circle Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-298-7104

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Set for Aug. 15 in historic Olde Towne Bellevue, the civic celebration features a variety of events for people of all ages.

Highlights include the grand parade and numerous activities for adults and kids alike in Washington Park. For more information, visit bokiwanis.org.

Gretna Days, which includes a parade and other festivities, is just one of many celebrations across the county.

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Scheduled this year for July 17-19, Gretna Days features kiddie rides, booths, a parade, dances, a city-sponsored picnic, athletic events and a community dinner. For more information, visit www.gretnachamber.com.

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Scheduled for May 21-24, the civic celebration features a carnival, a grand parade, fireworks display, plus much, much more. For more information, visit www.cityoflavista.org.

RiverFest brings two days of fun and entertainment to Haworth Park in Bellevue. Scheduled this year for July 17-18, RiverFest includes a barbecue contest sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society, two days of live music, the vendor’s village, KidZone, a beer garden, fireworks display, plus a variety of other events and exhibits. For more information, call 402-898-3000.

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Scheduled for early December, the Olde Towne Christmas in Bellevue is a great way to celebration the holiday season.

Patrons can get their picture taken with Santa, snacks given

by Santa’s helpers and concluding with the lighting of the gazebo.

Set for July 29-Aug. 2 at the Sarpy County Fairgrounds in Springfield, the event features a midway, rodeos, demolition derby, 4-H activities, exhibits, competitions, entertainers, dances, a petting zoo, parades and vendors. Visit www.sarpyfair.com.

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Nebraska’s official Veterans Day Parade is set for Nov. 7. The event features more than 100 entries including veterans groups, businesses, civic organizations and units based at Offutt. Call 402-898-3000.

The annual event is scheduled for June 17-21. Papillion Days is among the oldest county festivals, and its grand parade the largest in the county. The celebration features a midway, numerous vendors, live music and many other events. Visit www.papilliondays.org.

The Plattsmouth festival, Sept. 10-13, is one of the oldest continuous celebrations in Nebraska. Main Street is converted into a parade route with floats, bands and all the amenities associated with a grand parade. Other include a carnival, flea market, bicycle races and antique car show. For more information, visit www.plattsmouthharvestfestival.com.

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Visit www.springfieldnebraska.com.

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The event kicks off the holiday in late November with events at City Park in Papillion. In addition to the official tree lighting ceremony, there will be carriage rides, live music and treats.

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Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce www.plattsmouthchamber.com 918 Washington Ave. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-6021

Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce www.sarpychamber.org 7775 Olson Drive, Suite 207 (Shadow Lake Towne Center) Papillion, NE 68046 402-339-3050

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services ELECTRICITY

GAS/WATER

PETS

TRASH/RECYCLE

Sarpy County is served by the Omaha Public Power District.

For persons wanting to order services off or on for existing services, call 402-536-4131. For persons wanting to order service for new construction, call 402-536-4155.

To report interruption of service, downed power lines or street lights out, call 1-800-554-OPPD (the 800 prefix must be dialed even if it is a local call).

For bill information, call 402536-4131. OPPD’s main number is 402-536-4131. The Web site is www. oppd.com.

Metropolitan Utilities District and Black Hills Corporation provide natural gas service to Sarpy County.

To determine your service area, call MUD at 402-5546666 or Black Hills at 1-888890-5554.

For emergencies, call MUD at 402-554-7777 or Black Hills at 1-800-694-8989.

Plattsmouth is serviced by Black Hills. See previous paragraphs for telephone numbers.

All of Sarpy County is served by the Nebraska Humane Society.

Fees in Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Gretna and Springfield are $6 for spayed or neutered cats or dogs, and $16 for intact cats and dogs.

In unincorporated areas fees are $11.50 for spayed or neutered dogs, and $15.50 for intact dogs. There is no licensing of cats.

In Plattsmouth, pet licensing is handled through the City Clerk’s office. Fees are $11 for spayed or neutered dogs and cats, and $26 for intact dogs and cats. Call 402-296-2522.

The Nebraska Humane Society is at 8929 Fort St. in Omaha. Call 402-444-7800 for licensing information, to report report missing or abused animals. The Web site is www.nehumanesociety.org.

The city of Bellevue has an exclusive trash hauling contract with Papillion Sanitation.

Call 402-346-7800. Papillion Sanitation also provides a recycling program for glass, newspaper and plastic products, cardboard, phone books, junk mail and yard waste.

In Papillion, contact Papillion Sanitation (402-346-7800), Waste Management of Nebraska (402-731-0138), or Elkhorn Sanitation (402-330-3603).

In La Vista, contact Papillion Sanitation (402-346-7800), Waste Management of Nebraska (402-731-0138), Deffenbaugh (402-731-3331), Abe’s trash (402-5714926), Gretna Sanitation (402-332-4710), Premier Waste Solutions (402-339-1229, or Waste Management (402-731-0138).

In Gretna, contact Waste Management of Nebraska (402-731-0138), Gretna Sanitation (402-332-4710), Papillion Sanitation (402-346-7800), Abe’s Trash (571-4926) or Elkhorn Sanitation (402-330-3603).

In Springfield and Plattsmouth, check local business directories for selections.

The city of Plattsmouth is serviced by the Nebraska Public Power District. To report outages, call 1-877-ASK-NPPD. For regular business, visit the NPPD office at 611 Chicago Ave., or call 402-275-6773. The Web site is www. nppd.com.

MUD is the contractor for water service in Bellevue and La Vista. For information, call 402-554-6666.

For water services in other cities: Papillion, 402-597-2020; Gretna, 402-332-3336 ext.

207; Springfield, 402-2532204; and Plattsmouth, 402296-2176.

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Plattsmouth Founded in 1854, the city’s downtown district has been revitalized in recent years

Rhylander Park, left, is a great place to spend the afternoon.

Close by is the downtown district.

Downtown Main Street offers an array of businesses and merchants.

W

hen Plattsmouth was founded in 1854, the Missouri River’s close proximity to the east end of Main Street brought extensive trade and travel opportunities.

Named aptly for its location at the mouth of the Platte River, it is the county seat of Cass County.

Expensive, stately homes were built in the downtown area, and many of these beautiful, historic homes are still inhabited today and listed on the National Historic Register. Other areas of the city offer building lots for new construction, as well. There are nearby lake communities, such as Beaver Lake, Buccaneer Bay and Copper Dollar Cove.

To take a step back in time, a must-stop for visitors is the Cass County Historical Society Museum.

Starting in 1994, the Nebraska Lied Main Street program has made a difference in the lives of countless Nebraska residents by providing communities the opportunity to revitalize their downtown business districts through economic development and historic preservation.

Since 2001, when Plattsmouth applied for and received the coveted Main Street Community designation, its mission has been to

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revitalize the Plattsmouth downtown business district by strengthening the economic base, promoting the unique historic resources and bolstering local pride by encouraging citizen involvement.

Twin Rivers Water Park is a great place for area residents to cool off on hot summer days.

The city also boasts a Senior and Community Center that includes a pool, gym, weight-lifting equipment, fitness room and an indoor track. Some activities and classes offered at the center include preschool PE, self-defense classes, basketball, sand volleyball league, healthy cooking classes, ballroom dancing, movie nights and swim lessons.

Plattsmouth, its population near 7,000, is rich with recreational opportunities, including three golf courses in the immediate area, a water park, skate park, plus numerous venues for the outdoor enthusiasts, including the Schilling Wildlife Refuge.

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A rural community and schools along Highway 75 that are within 10 min. of Bellevue and 20 min. of Omaha.

Early Childhood – State-designated model program for Positive Behavior Supports.

Strong home-school support. Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom.

Elementary – Class sizes in K-3 of 14-20 students. Active PTO, WATCH DOGS, and a highly rated 21st Century before and after school program. Bronze level Healthy Schools Program. Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom.

Serving Our Community 10 to 5 Monday thru Saturday 511 Main St Plattsmouth 402-802-7115

Middle School – Strong emphasis on academics, fine arts, and athletics. New 21st Century after school program.

High School – Over 130 courses available to students. Dual-credit available through the University of Nebraska-Omaha and Southeast Community College. The only High School of Business and High School Diesel Mechanic programs in NE. Strong emphasis on academics, culinary arts, fine arts, and athletics. One of two Silver Level Healthy Schools Programs in the nation. One of only five schools in NE with an AFJROTC program. Learning initiative (laptops) for all 9th-12th grade students, starting in 2014-2015.

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lodging Best Western White House Inn 305 Fort Crook Road N. / Bellevue / 402-293-1600 bestwestern.com Candlewood Suites 10902 S. 15th St. / Bellevue / 402-932-8144 candlewoodsuites.com Comfort Inn and Suites 2105 Pratt Ave. / Bellevue / 402-292-1155 comfortinn.com Countryside Suites 9477 S. 142nd St. / Omaha / 402-884-2644 countryside-suites.com Courtyard by Marriott 12560 Westport Pkwy. / La Vista / 402-339-4900 omahalavistacourtyard.com Embassy Inn & Suites 12520 Westport Pkwy. / La Vista / 402-331-7400 omahalavista.embassysuites.com Fairfield Inn & Suites 465 Olson Dr. / Papillion / 402-932-2700 www.marriott.com Hampton Inn & Suites 3404 Samson Way / Bellevue / 402-292-1607 hamptoninn.com Hampton Inn & Suites 12331 Southport Pkwy. / La Vista / 402-895-2900 omahalavistasuites.hamptoninn.com Hillside Motel 16408 Fort Crook Road S. / Bellevue / 402-291-3676 www.hillsidene.com Holiday Inn Express 10804 S. 15th St. / Bellevue / 402-502-4500 hiexpress.com Holiday Inn Express I-80 exit 439 / Gretna / 402-504-3716 hiexpress.com Hometowne Lodge 10308 Sapp Bros. Drive / Omaha / 402-895-2200 hthhotels.com 52

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Imperial Motel 1209 Fort Crook Road N. / Bellevue / 402-733-4889 Liberty Lodge 1409 Gold Coast Road / Papillion / 402-339-0555 Melia Hill Bed & Breakfast 22410 Highway 6 / Gretna / 402-332-5737 meliahillinnbb.com Microtel 3008 Samson Way / Bellevue / 402-292-0191 microtelinn.com Motel 6 — Sapp Brothers 10560 Sapp Brothers Drive / Omaha / 402-896-6868 motel6.com Offutt Motor Court 3618 Fort Crook Road S. / Bellevue / 402-291-4333 offuttmotorcourt.com Quality Inn & Suites 9505 S. 142nd St. / Omaha / 402-896-9500 choicehotels.com

Red Carpet Inn 9305 S. 145th St. / Omaha / 402-895-2555 www.omaharedcarpetinn.com Rodeway Inn 1110 Fort Crook Road S. / Bellevue / 402-291-0804 choicehotels.com Royal Inn 105 Fort Crook Road S. / Bellevue / 402-291-4990

Super 8 Motel — Gretna 14355 NE Highway 31 / Gretna / 402-332-5188 super8.com Super 7 — Bellevue 303 Fort Crook Road S. / Bellevue / 402-291-1518 americasbestvalueinn.com Value Place 2703 Samson Way / Bellevue / 402-991-5050 valueplace.com

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museums Sarpy County Historical Museum 2402 Clay St., Bellevue

The history of Sarpy County is rich with culture.

Once home to the Otoe, Omaha and Pawnee Tribes, Sarpy County has undergone many transformations of yesteryear. Trace the history of Sarpy County from the original American Indians to its present-day residents.

Exhibits include the history of the fur traders and missionaries, period rooms, early agricultural pursuits and a scale model of Fort Crook — now Offutt Air Force Base. Gifts available for purchase. Admission free (suggested donation of $2). Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday. Call 402-292-1880 or visit www.sarpymuseum.org.

The old Omaha and Southern Railroad Depot is located at the Sarpy County Museum.

Cass County Historical Society Museum 646 Main St., Plattsmouth Located in downtown Plattsmouth, the museum showcases the rich history of the area.

Built in 1960, the museum contains a wealth of historical artifacts from houses and farms in the Cass County area. Visitors can experience the golden age of steam boating, learn about early farming machinery and explore a log cabin. During the summer (AprilOctober) the museum is open noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. It is closed Mondays and major holidays. During the winter (November-March) it is open noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and closed on Sundays and Mondays. The log cabin, caboose and Rock Bluffs school are open by special arrangement only. Admission $2.50 for adults, free for museum members and children under age 12. Call 402-296-4770 or visit www.casscountynemuseum.org.

Strategic Air & Space Museum I-80 at Exit 426

In 2014 the Strategic Air & Space Museum was named one of Nebraska’s top 10 tourist attractions. Opened in 1998, it is regarded as the nation’s foremost facility of its kind. The museum is a 300,000-square-foot building that features a glass atrium, two aircraft display hangars, a traveling exhibit area, a children’s interactive gallery, a 200-seat theater, a museum store, an aircraft restoration gallery and a snack bar. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day and Easter. Admission free to museum members or $12 for adults, $11 seniors 65-older, $11 active and retired military, $6 children ages 4 to 12. Call 1-800-358-5029 or 402-944-3100 or visit www.sasmuseum.com.

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The Strategic Air & Space Museum in Ashland is one of the state’s top tourist attractions.

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recreation BELLEVUE PARKS/ATHLETIC FIELDS Aspen Park, 52nd St. and Aspen Drive. 30 acres, swimming pool, playground, two tennis courts, four ballfields, basketball court.

Baldwin Field, Galvin Road and Ludwig Drive. 12 acres, American Legion diamond (lighted), two Little League diamonds (one lighted).

Banner Park, 53rd and Virginia streets. 20 acres. Green space with athletic fields, playground and other amenities.

College Heights Park, Bluff St. and MMK Drive. Little League diamond.

Copper Creek Park, 5021 Copper Creek Drive. .75 acres, playground equipment.

Everett Park, Betz Road and Victoria Ave. 23 acres, playground equipment, picnic table, grills, soccer field, softball field, two tennis courts, walking/jogging trail.

Faulkland Heights Park, 8700 S. 48th St. Over nine acres, playground equipment, walking trail.

Freeman Park, Seventh St. and LeMay Drive. Two acres, playground equipment.

Gemini Park, 24th Ave. and Clay St. Three acres, open play area, picnic tables, playground equipment.

Gilder Park, 38th St. and Chandler Road W. Five acres, open play area, picnic tables, playground equipment, shelter, ballfield.

Glenmorrie Park, 50th and Edinburgh streets. Two acres, playground equipment.

Golden Hills Park, Golden Blvd. and 35th St. Four acres, playground equipment, basketball court, jogging trail.

Goldenrod Park, 41st St. and Patricia Lane. Five acres, playground equipment, tennis court.

Haworth Park, 210 W. Mission Ave. 153 acres, concession stand, public boat launch and 200-slip marina, ice skating, campground, lake, picnic tables, grills, shelters, playground equipment, restrooms, soccer fields, two tennis courts (lighted), two softball diamonds (lighted).

Heber Park, Englewood Drive and Garden Ave. Picnic tables, shelter, playground equipment.

Jerry Gilbert Park, 29th Ave. and Jackson St. 10 acres, swimming pool, playground equipment, picnic tables.

Jewell Park, Main St. and Combs Road. Dog park, nature trails, shelter and playground equipment.

Leawood Oaks II Park, Leawood Drive and 26th St. Five acres, play area.

Mason Park, Logan Ave. and Harvell Drive. 1/2 acre, playground equipment.

McCann Park, Marian and Harrington avenues. Open play area, two softball diamonds, two tennis courts (lighted).

Reed Community Center, 1200 Lord Blvd. 10 acres, recreation office, year-round activities.

Sorensen Park, 10th and Sidney streets. Five acres, playground equipment, two tennis courts, swimming pool, basketball court.

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recreation BELLEVUE Southern Oaks Park, Duane Ave. and Golden Blvd. Four acres, playground equipment.

Southwoods Park, Nebraska Street and Columbus Avenue. Four acres, playground equipment.

Swanson Park, 3102 Cornhusker Road. 53 acres, two ball diamonds, playground equipment, sand volleyball court, picnic shelter.

Thompson Park, 27th Ave. and Franklin St. Two acres, playground equipment, two lighted tennis courts.

Twin Ridge Park, Bryan and Greensboro avenues. Seven acres, playground equipment, picnic tables, playing field.

Washington Park, 20th Ave. and Franklin St. Two acres, gazebo, picnic tables, grills, bandstand, playground equipment.

Willow Springs, 18th Street and Hogantown Drive. 14.2 acres that includes walking trail and benches.

GOLF Platteview Country Club, 4215 Platteview Road, 18-hole course, private. 402-291-5927.

Tregaron Golf Course, 13909 Glen Gary Circle. 18-hole public course. 402-292-9300.

Willow Lakes, 25th St. and Hruska Blvd. 18hole course. 402-292-1680

SWIMMING POOLS Aspen Park Pool, 52nd St. and Aspen Drive.

Cascio Pool, 1500 Lawrence Lane.

Dowding Pool, 14th Ave. and Washington St. Gilbert Pool, 29th Ave. and Jackson St. Sorensen Pool, Ninth and Sidney streets.

MISCELLANEOUS Bellevue Keno, 10308 S, 23rd St. 402-2929096 Leopard Lanes, 601 Chateau Drive. 402291-3033.

Twin Creek Cinema 16, 36th Street between Cornhusker Road and Nebraska Highway 370.

402-827-8946.

PAPILLION PARKS/ATHLETIC FIELDS City Park, Washington and Lincoln streets. playground equipment, picnic area, band stage, restrooms, shelter.

Garden Street Park, 4th and Garden streets. Playground equipment.

Halleck Park, Halleck and S. Beadle streets.

Lighted tennis courts, fishing pond, one large picnic shelter, three small picnic shelters, horseshoe courts, walking trail, handicapped accessible picnic tables and play equipment, arboretum, four lighted ball diamonds, two sand volleyball courts, restrooms, and playground equipment.

Hickory Estates Park, E. Centennial Road.

Picnic tables.

Hickory Hill Park, Centennial Road and Rogers Drive. Picnic area, playground equipment, walking path, picnic shelter.

Lawrence Peterson Park, 73rd and First streets. Two ball diamonds.

Monarch Place Park, Cedar Dale Road and Beechwood Ave. Playground equipment, basketball court, picnic shelter.

Overland Hills Park, Overland Trail and Conestoga Road. Picnic shelter, backstops, basketball court and play equipment.

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Papio Bay, 800 block of East Halleck. Four ball diamonds.

Seventh Street Park, 7th Street and Tara Road. Picnic shelter, playground equipment.

Schwer Recreational Area. West Centennial Road adjacent to Hunter’s Crossing. Lake, walking/biking trail, handicap fishing dock, restroom, parking, picnic shelter, playground, splash pad and handicapped fishing access.

Tara Hills Park, Shillelagh Blvd. and Limerick Road. Picnic shelter, playground equipment, tennis courts, sand volleyball court, basketball court, restroom and walking path.

Triangle Park, Halleck and S. Jefferson streets. Playground equipment, basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, picnic tables.

Trumble Park, Valley Road and Harrison St. Picnic area, playground equipment.

Veterans Park, East Halleck and South Monroe Sts. Playground equipment, tennis courts, basketball courts and volleyball courts.

GOLF Eagle Hills, 54th Street and Cornhusker Road. 18-hole public golf course. 402-5927788.

Papio Greens, 11050 S. 66th St. 18-hole par 3 course, mini-golf, lighted driving range.

402-331-4621.

Tara Hills, 88th Street and Giles Road. 18hole public golf course. 402-592-7550.

SWIMMING POOLS Papio Bay Aquatic Center, 815 E. Halleck St. Five acres of swimming and outdoor recreation. 402-597-2055 Papio Swim Association, 202 E. Lincoln St. 402-331-4860.

MISCELLANEOUS Papillion Recreation Organization, P.O. Box 28935, Papillion, NE, 68128. Children’s recreational and competitive leagues in baseball, softball, basketball, spring and fall soccer, volleyball. Reserved for children in Papillion and La Vista. www.papiorec.org.

Papio Bowl, 204 E. Lincoln St. 402-3393266.

Papio Fun Park, 210 E. Lincoln St. 402-5925671.

Sarpy YMCA, 1111 E. 1st St. 402-339-9861.

Sumtur Amphitheater, 11691 S. 108th St. 402-597-2041 Wildcat Lanes, 1201 Royal Drive. 402-3395984.

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recreation LA VISTA PARKS/ATHLETIC FIELDS Apollo Park, 72nd St. and Park View Blvd.

Playground equipment, picnic facilities.

Ardmore Park, 69th and Mitchell. Playground equipment, picnic facilities.

Camenzind Park, 7120 Woodlane Drive.

Basketball court, horseshoe courts, picnic facilities, playground equipment.

Centennial Park (formerly Val Verde Park), 96th and Centennial Road. Picnic shelter, walking trail, restrooms, playground.

Central Park, Edgewood Boulevard and Valley Road. Basketball court, bicycle/walking path, horseshoe courts, picnic facilities, three playgrounds, youth ball diamond, lighted tennis courts. Picnic shelters reserved by calling 331-3455.

Champion Park, 75th St. and Park View Blvd. Barrier-free playground extended from Central Park.

City Park, 78th and Josephine streets. Baseball, soccer and softball fields, playground equipment.

Eberle-Walden Park, 69th and Josephine streets. Playground.

Giles Corner Park, 7514 Michelle Ave. Playground and trail.

Hollis Park, 7521 Joseph Ave. Jaycee Park, 330 Harvest Hill Drive. Playground equipment, basketball court, picnic facilities.

Kelly McMahon Park, 87th St. and Park View Blvd. Soccer field, baseball and softball fields, playground.

La Vista Sports Complex, 7200 S. 66th St. Four baseball/softball fields, 15 soccer fields, one football field, remote-control airplane flying field.

Mayor Park, 72nd St. and Park View Blvd. (south of G. Stanley Hall Elementary). Playground equipment.

Southwind Park, 91st and Giles Road.

Gazebo, playground, basketball court and walking path.

Vista Children’s Memorial Park, 72nd and Josephine streets. Playground, picnic facilities.

GOLF La Vista Falls, 84th Street and Park View Blvd. Nine-hole public. 402-339-9147.

SWIMMING POOL Municipal pool, 7529 S. 85th St. Baby pool, swimming pool, two diving boards, bathhouse, two lighted sand volleyball courts, picnic facilities.

MISCELLANEOUS La Vista Community Center, 8116 Park View Blvd., 402-331-3455.

La Vista Keno, 7101 S. 84th St., 402-3391606.

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North Park, Highway 6 and Angus St. Playground, shelter, ballfield, tennis courts, horseshoe pits.

Leo Royal Memorial Park, Highway 6 and Lincoln Road.

Soccer and ballfields.

Peterson Park, Highway 6 and Angus St. Playground, gazebo, swimming pool, shelter, grills.

Garfield Park, Second Ave. and 5th St. Playground equipment, picnic area, gazebo and band stand.

Indian Springs Recreation Area. Near 18th and 4th Avenue. Includes a 4-acre stocked lake.

Memorial Park, Fourth Ave. and 15th St. Picnic area, skate park, baseball and softball ballfields, disc golf, lighted basketball and skate park.

Rhylander Memorial Park, Second Ave. and Ninth Ave. 28 acres, playground, picnic area, sand volleyball , jogging trail, restroom facilities, horseshoe pits, soccer and softball fields, gazebo and basketball court.

Twin River Water Park, 18th and 4th Avenue. Fun for the young (0-depth pool) to the accomplished swimmers. Concession stand and sand volleyball.

GOLF Tiburon Golf Club, 10302 S. 168th St. 27-hole championship course, open to the public. 402-895-2688.

MISCELLANEOUS Chalco Hills Recreation Area/ Wehrspann Lake, northwest of Highway 50 exit off Interstate 80. 444-6222.

SPRINGFIELD Buffalo Park, 6th Street. Baseball/softball fields, picnic shelter, walking trail.

City Park, Cedar Street. Ball field.

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GOLF Plattsmouth Country Club, north edge of Plattsmouth on U.S. Highway 75. Ninehole private course. 402-298-8033.

Bay Hills Golf Course, 3200 Buccaneer Blvd. 18-hole public course. 402-298-8191.

MISCELLANEOUS Horning Tree Farm, south edge of Plattsmouth. 240-acre state-owned tree nursery managed by the University of Nebraska Department of Forestry.

Plattsmouth Keno, 2405 Oak Hill Road, 402-298-8440.

Schilling Wildlife Area, confluence of Missouri and Platte rivers. 1,400 acres of land and 35 acres of water, hiking, fishing, cycling, tours available. 402-298-8041.

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Springfield Founded in 1871, the town is also home to the Sarpy County Fair

Downtown is a colorful block, with Springfield Drug as an anchor. The splashpad in Buffalo Park was installed in 2014.

T

he same green rolling hills, springs, the railroad and peaceful valleys that attracted Capt. J.D. Spearman to Springfield in 1871 are the same attractions that have drawn others to the area.

But today, there’s much more.

The scenic MoPac bike trail (and parallel equestrian trail) plus an international award-winning winery, an artistically landscaped sculpture garden and the popular Sarpy County Fair, show that there’s a lot more to Springfield than a pastoral setting and peaceful valleys.

In recent years, Springfield Drug, boasting one of the area’s last old-fashioned soda fountains, and the annual Sarpy County Fair have been popular destinations in Springfield.

In addition to the county fair, Springfield also hosts its annual celebration in early June.

While Springfield has a storied past, new attractions should draw people down Highway 50, including a national veterans cemetery that is scheduled to open for interments in 2016 just north of the city limits. The cemetery will be in the same growth corridor as the Travelers Cos. data center.

Soaring Wings Winery and Vineyard opened a few years ago just south of town, and in a just a short period of time the vineyard has

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produced award-winning wines in international contests.

Soaring Wings also hosts numerous special events — including concerts — that brings folks from across the metro area to Springfield. The winery features a party room complete with a multimedia center, ideal for business meetings and end-of-the year parties.

A quarter-mile down the hill sits Weiss Studios and Gardens on two acres of award-winning gardens where custom art pieces, copper birdbaths and feeders are displayed. In the spring a lovely spring arts festival is held for the surrounding communities.

Children in the area can attend the four Springfield Platteview Community Schools: Springfield or Westmont Elementary Schools, Platteview Central Junior High and Platteview High School.

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historical sites BELLEVUE Historic First Presbyterian Church, 2002 Franklin St. Built in 1856, the church is the oldest church building in the state of Nebraska. The historic church features its original 19th-century oak pews, stained glass windows and summer gardens. The church is available for weddings. Public tours available. 402-293-3000 Omaha and Southern Railroad Depot, 24th Ave. & Clay Street Dating from 1869, the depot for many years provided Bellevue’s primary link with the rest of the world. Now housed adjacent to the Sarpy County Historical Museum, the depot features a pot belly cast iron stove, Morse code telegraph keys, an oak railroad station clock, oak station waiting benches, trunks, maps and pictures. 402-292-1880.

The Fontenelle Bank, 212 Main St. Take a step back into the history of Bellevue the Fontenelle Bank. The bank was built in 1856, and although it closed a year later the building would serve Bellevue for more than one hundred years. In 1857 it became the Sarpy County Courthouse. In 1875 it became Bellevue City Hall, a function it maintained until 1959. The building features displays

depicting early Bellevue, an original walk-in vault, an 1870 accountant’s desk, an old oak teller’s cage, rare examples of Greek-revival Italianate styling and summer gardens. 402-293-3000 Historic Log Cabin, 1805 Hancock St. The cabin is believed to date from the 1830s. Between 1856 and 1950 it was occupied by only three families. The last occupant lived there for 65 years without indoor plumbing or electricity. 402-292-1880 Bellevue Pioneer Cemetery, Lord Boulevard & 13th Avenue Visit the resting place of some of Bellevue’s most well known residents and families who pioneered Bellevue. Among those buried there is the First chief justice, Fenner Ferguson; a prominent chief of the Omaha tribe, Big Elk; and archeologist and artist D. Gilder. 402-293-3000 Moses Merrill Mission Site, South of Platteview Road on 57th Street Only the chimney remains now, but it serves as a shrine to the work of Moses Merrill, a Baptist missionary who started, in 1833, a mission school for local Indians. In 1835 the Mission school was built. After Moses’ death in 1840, the mission came to an end. 402-292-1880

PAPILLION Shramm State Recreation Area in Gretna offers great learning opportunities for school groups and families.

GRETNA State Fish Hatchery, Schramm State Recreation Area, 21004 NE Highway 31, I-80 Exit No. 432 The fish hatchery building, built in 1882, serves today as a fishing management museum and is located on the grounds of Schramm State Recreation Area near the banks of the Platte River. 402332-3901

PLATTSMOUTH Joseph Cook log house, 644 Main St. Located adjacent to the Cass County Historical Society Museum in downtown Plattsmouth, the restored log house was built in 1868. 402-296-4770 Cass County Courthouse, 346 Main St. Built in 1890, the courthouse is only one of two of its architectural structure in the state. 402-296-4770

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John Sautter Farmhouse, Second & Jefferson Streets The John Sautter Farmhouse was home to German immigrant farmer Johann Sautter for much of the later 19th century. Sautter rose to become a prominent citizen of Papillion, eventually farming 800 acres and becoming a charter member of First Lutheran Church. The house was occupied from the 1860s to 1916. 402-597-2000 Portal School, 242 N. Jefferson St. Return to simpler days at the Portal School, located in downtown Papillion. This one-room schoolhouse was built in 1890 in the town of Portal, just south of Papillion. Due to Portal’s frequent flooding, the town was abandoned, although the one-room schoolhouse was utilized for many years. In the 1990s the school was saved by the Papillion Area Historical Society, moved to downtown Papillion, and restored. It currently serves as school-for-a-day for hundreds of Papillion students. 402-5972000 The Second Sarpy County Courthouse, 136 N. Jefferson St. Follow the progression of county as it grew by visiting the Second Sarpy County Courthouse. In 1875 Papillion became the Sarpy County seat, replacing Bellevue. A modest brick structure was built to house county personnel. The two-story brick structure was located on the corner of what is now Second and Jefferson streets. Today it houses two businesses. 402-597-2000 The Third Sarpy County Courthouse, 122 E. Third St. Known today as Papillion City Hall, the third Sarpy County Courthouse was built between 1922 and 1923. It consists of three stories, with a fourth-floor attic housing the old county jail. It is a building constructed in the classical revival style, with expensive materials and much ornamentation. Since the building’s adoption in 1974 as Papillion City Hall, alterations to the exterior have been minor. 402-597-2000

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clubs & organizations BELLEVUE Air Force Sergeants Association www.hqafsa.org Altrusa Club www.altrusabellevue.org 505 Cornhusker Road Suite, 105 Bellevue NE 68005 info@altrusabellevue.org

Bellevue Masonic Temple 1908 Franklin St. Bellevue NE 68005 402-291-1337 Bellevue-Offutt Kiwanis Club www.bokiwanis.org PO Box 715 Bellevue NE 68005 Bellevue Optimist Club 402-293-1212

American Legion Martin Graves Post 339 www.bellevuenebraska-legionpost339-baseball. com 4830 S. 21st St. Omaha NE 68107

Bellevue R/C Aero Modelers www.bellevuerc.com 402-291-3164

ARC Red Hots of Sarpy County 402-291-8494

Bellevue Rotary Club portal.clubrunner.ca/5602

Bellevue Amateur Radio Club www.bellevuearc.org 7518 Chandler Hills Drive Bellevue NE 68147

Bellevue Shockers Softball www.bellevueshockers.com 14602 Harlan Lewis Road Bellevue NE 68005 402-960-2787

Bellevue Artists Association www.bellevueartists.net Bellevue Garden Club www.bellevuegardenclub.com 402-291-3695 Bellevue Junior Sports Association www.bjsa.net 1001 High School Drive Bellevue NE 68005 Bellevue Kiwanis Club www.kiwanisbellevue.org Bellevue Lions Club 402-291-7483 Bellevue Little Theatre www.bellevuelittletheatre.com 203 W. Mission Ave. Bellevue NE 68005 402-291-1554

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Bellevue Rod & Gun Club www.bragc.com

Bellevue Soccer Club www.bscneb.org 11320 S. 42nd St. Bellevue NE 68123 402-291-0886 Croatian Cultural Society 8711 S. 36th St. Bellevue NE 68147 402-733-1018 Fontenelle Nature Association Photographers Club www.fontenelleforestphotoclub.org 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N. Bellevue NE 68005 Fraternal Order of Eagles 209 W. Mission Ave. Bellevue NE 68005 402-292-6950

402-291-6887 Knights of Columbus Council 11879 12210 S. 36th St. Bellevue NE 68123 402-292-7418 Offutt Enlisted Spouses Club offuttenlistedspousesclub.com P.O. Box 13365 Offutt AFB NE 68113-3365 Offutt Officers’ Spouses Club www.offuttosc.com P.O. Box 13016 Omaha NE 68113 Sarpy County Democrats 119 W Mission Ave Bellevue, NE 68005 402-884-5053 Sarpy County Habitat for Humanity www.hfhsarpy.org 1001 N. Fort Crook, Suite 207 Bellevue NE 68005 402-292-6560 Sarpy County Historical Society 2402 Clay St. Bellevue NE 68005 402-292-1880 VFW Post 10727 9501 S. 25th St. Bellevue NE 68147 402-291-3437 VFW Post 2280 www.vfw2280.org 12514 S. 35th Street Bellevue NE 68005 VFW Post 10785 1305 Camp Gifford Road Bellevue NE 68005 402-731-0587 VFW Post 9675 myvfw.org/ne/post9675/

Knights of Columbus Council 6192 205 Industrial Drive Bellevue NE 68005

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clubs & organizations PAPILLION American Legion Post 32 www.papillionlegion32.org 230 W. Lincoln St. Papillion NE 68046 402-339-3395 Fraternal Order of Eagles 102 N. Washington St. Papillion NE 68046 402-593-7684 Job’s Daughters 233 W. 6th St. Papillion NE 68046 402-592-7987 Knights of Columbus Council 6429 www.nebraskakofc.org/kc6429 402-981-0965

YMCA www.metroymca.org 1111 E. First St. Papillion NE 68046 /402- 339-9861 Boy Scouts of America www.mac-bsa.org 12401 W. Maple Road Omaha NE 68164 402-431-9272 Girls Scouts www.gpgirlscouts.org 402-779-8201 Omaha Soap Box Derby www.omahasoapboxderby.org Special Olympics www.sone.org 9427 F St. Omaha NE 68127 402-331-5545

Masonic Temple of Papillion 8411 Centennial Road Papillion NE 68046 402-339-3205

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Midlands Hospital Auxiliary 11111 S. 84th St. Papillion NE 68046 402-593-3747

Community Foundation PO Box 342 Plattsmouth NE 68048 402-296-6196

Papillion Optimist Club e-mail club10087.2013@optimistmail.com

Plattsmouth Lions Club 17305 18th Street Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-5385

Papillion Recreation Organization www.papiorec.org Papillion Soccer Club www.papiorec.org Sarpy Area Kiwanis Club nikiwanisdiv20.org Sarpy County 4-H www.douglas-sarpy.unl.edu 501 Olson Drive Suite 5 Papillion NE 68046 402-444-4357 Sarpy County Swim Club www.sarpycountyswimclub.com Sarpy County Toastmasters 402-339-3050 Sarpy Serenaders www.sarpyserenaders.com Sarpy County Republican Party sarpycountygop.com VFW Post 2704 8125 S. 66th St. La Vista NE 68128 60

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Plattsmouth Optimist Club e-mail club10088.2013@optimistmail.org Plattsmouth Soccer Club www.plattsmouthsoccer.com PO Box 43 Plattsmouth NE 68048 402-296-4017 VFW Post 2543 510 First Ave. Plattsmouth NE 68048 402-296-9905

Springfield Youth Athletic Association platteviewjrtrojans.com PO Box 409 Springfield, NE 68059 Plattsmouth American Legion 2027 Ave. B Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-2801 Cass County Historical Society 646 Main St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-4770 Fraternal Order of Eagles 365 209 S. 23rd St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-5257 Masonic Lodge 513 Main St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048 402-296-3153

GRETNA American Legion Post 216 11690 S. 216th St. Gretna NE 68028 402-332-4441 Gretna Optimist Club e-mail club10041.2013@optimistmail.org

OTHERS Boy Scouts of America www.mac-bsa.org 12401 W. Maple Road Omaha NE 68164 402-431-9272 Girls Scouts www.gpgirlscouts.org 402-779-8201

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Omaha Soap Box Derby www.omahasoapboxderby.org

American Legion Post 143 166 S. 2nd St Springfield NE 68059 402-253-9010

Special Olympics www.sone.org 9427 F St. Omaha NE 68127 402-331-5545

Southern Sarpy Activities Program www.ssap.org

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places to go & things to do Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium The Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium, located just off I-80 and Exit 432 at Schramm State Recreation Area, features more than 50 species of native Nebraska fish. Indoors, visitors can visit the aquarium building with its intriguing exhibits of marine life.

Outdoors, nature trails wind around the outdoor ponds of Nebraska’s original fish hatchery. Call 402-332-3901 for more information.

Bellevue Berry Farm and Pumpkin Ranch Highlight of the year is the Fall Harvest, featuring hayrack rides, Ranch of Terror haunted house, Old West ghost town and much more. Rental facilities for private parties. Located on 48th Street between Cornhusker Road and Highway 370. Call 402-331-5500 or visit www.bellevueberryfarm.com.

Bellevue Little Theatre Located in Olde Towne, the BLT is home to award-winning stage productions. The all-volunteer organization also sponsors educational programs in the technical and artistic venues of the performing arts for everyone in Bellevue, Sarpy County and metro area. 203 W. Mission Ave. Call 402-291-1554 or visit its Web site at www.bellevuelittletheatre.com.

Boys Town A national landmark, the original Father Flanagan’s Boys Home is open for tours.

137th Street and West Dodge Road. Call 402-498-1300 or visit www.boystown. org.

Durham Western Heritage Museum Art-deco railroad station houses exhibits on the history of Omaha, a restored soda fountain, decorative arts and more. Near Omaha’s historic Old Market at 801 S. 10th St. Call 402-444-5071 for admission costs and exhibit schedule or visit www. durhammuseum.org.

El Museo Latino Art exhibits, films, dance, performing arts and classes on the Latino people of Americas. 4701 S. 25th St. Call 402-7311137 for exhibit schedule or visit its Web site at www.elmuseuolatino.org.

Fontenelle Forest Katherine and Fred Buffett Learning Center The Buffett Learning Center is a 26,000 square foot facility that features an education center, classrooms, visitors center, outdoor plaza and forest canopy. There is also a children’s amphitheater, the Sense of Place and Habitat Hollow exhibits.

The Fontenelle Forest Nature Center is a green and peaceful wildlife sanctuary.

There are 1,300 acres of hardwood forest and marshlands along the Missouri River. A one-mile equal access boardwalk links with 18 miles of other footpaths to provide a beautiful and restful retreat.

1111 Bellevue Blvd. N. Call 402-731-3140 or visit www.fontenelleforest.org.

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Fun-Plex Amusement and water park. Features Omaha’s only roller coaster. Other attractions include go-karts and numerous kid-friendly rides. Water park features slides, Motion Ocean and a kiddie pool.

7003 Q St. Call 402-331-8436 or visit www.fun-plex.com.

General Crook House A restored Victorian house and its formal garden is located in historic Fort Omaha.

A library next door contains military exhibits and information on the history of Douglas County. Located at 30th and Fort streets. Call 402-455-9990 or visit www. omahahistory.org.

General Dodge House The restored home of Civil War Gen. Grenville Dodge, who was a founder of the Union Pacific Railroad. The Victorian house was built in 1870 and is restored with period furniture. 605 3rd St. in downtown Council Bluffs. Call 402-3222406 or visit www.dodgehouse.org.

Gerald Ford Birthsite and Gardens The birthsite of the America’s 38th president features park, rose garden and museum. Also here is the Gerald R. Ford Conservation Center. 3202 Woolworth Ave. Call 402-444-5955.

Heartland of America Park The Heartland of America Park is a 30acre park adjacent to the Missouri River, Eugene Leahy Mall and Lewis & Clark Landing. The park features a 15-acre lake, a fountain that shoots water 300 feet in the air, a waterfall, walking paths, a performance deck and seasonal boat rides. Site of numerous civic events.

Henry Doorly Zoo A world-class zoo that is home to the world’s largest indoor desert and rainforest, as well as the world’s largest nocturnal kingdom, a world-class aquarium and the Hubbard Gorilla Valley. 3701 S. 10th St. (I-80 and 13th Street exit). Call 402733-8400 or visit www.omahazoo.com.

Holy Family Shrine The Holy Family Shrine overlooks the Platte River Valley and is covered in all natural prairie grass and wildflowers with a meditation trail winding throughout.

The Holy Family Shrine offers an intricate architectural designed all glass chapel, a visitor center, conference area and 23 acres of spiritual serenity. I-80 and Exit 432, south on Highway 31 then west on Pflug Road. Call 402-332-4565or visit www.hfsgretna.org.

Joslyn Art Museum Houses exquisite artworks from antiquity to the present, and features European, American, Western, American Indian and Asian art. 2200 Dodge St. Call 402-3423300 or visit www.joslyn.org.

Kenefick Park An outdoor exhibit of Union Pacific’s famous steam engine, “Big Boy,” as well as the largest diesel locomotive ever built. Audio facilities relay the story of the engines. Located at Lauritzen Gardens, 1st and Bancroft streets.

Omaha Children’s Museum The museum offers children educational activities through its hands-on exhibits, workshops and special events. 500 S. 20th St. Call 402-342-6164 for admission costs and exhibit schedule or visit www.ocm.org.

Lauritzen Gardens Home of Omaha’s Botanical Center.

More than 100 acres of theme gardens, including a visitor and education center, cafe and gift shop. 1st and Bancroft streets. Call 402-346-4002 or visit www. omahabotanicalgardens.org.

Soaring Wings Winery and Vineyard Just south of Springfield, Soaring Wings features a chalet high on a hill that includes a Tuscan-style tasting room. The chalet’s wide, open porch is the perfect spot to sit and enjoy a glass of awardwinning wine and take in the breathtaking Platte River valley view. The winery also hosts numerous special events and musical events. 17111 S. 138th St.. Call 402-253-2479 or visit www.soaringwingswine.com.

Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari Located off Interstate 80 at Exit 426, visitors can take a 4-mile drive through rolling prairies, tranquil wetlands and majestic woodlands of the Wildlife Safari. From your car window, you’ll be able to spot elk frolicking in water, deer romping through trees and a herd of bison roaming closer than ever before. Other features include Wolf Canyon Overlook, Visitor Center and an aviary. Open daily 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. April through October. Admission required. Operated by Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo. Call 402-944-9453.

Lewis & Clark Landing Immediately east of Qwest Center Omaha, it hosts numerous concerts and civic events. It features a boardwalk on the 8-foot-high river wall, and a restaurant for indoor/outdoor dining. Adjacent to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. 515 N. Riverfront Drive. Call 402-444-5900.

Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters The cemetery is a reminder of the suffering in Brigham Young’s encampment in Omaha during the winter of 1846.

That story is vividly preserved through presentations at the information center.

3215 State St. Call 402-453-9372.

National Historic Trails Center and Lied Historic Building Dedicated to the preservation, education and interpretation of national trail heritage of the Lewis and Clark, Mormon, and California-Oregon trails. Information about modern hiking trails to the Missouri River in a wild flower-prairie grass river bottom landscape. Located in Council Bluffs at I-80/I-29 at 24th Street exit. Call 402-366-4900.

Old Market The Old Market is a unique eating, shopping, entertainment and residential district on the eastern edge of downtown Omaha. One of city’s most popular tourist attractions, the Old Market is home to numerous hotels, specialty shops, restaurants, taverns and art galleries. For more information, visit www.oldmarket.com.

Sumtur Amphitheater at Walnut Creek Sumter Amphitheater is the only venue of its kind in the metro area. With permanent seating for about 350 people and open grass seating for more than 1,000, the amphitheater is sure to be the destination of choice for everyone interested in fine arts productions. In addition to live performances, films will be shown from May to August as part of the “Starlight Movie Series.” Sumter Amphitheater is just south of the intersection of 108th Street and Nebraska Highway 370. For more information, call 402-597-2041 or visit www.sumtur.org.

Vala’s Pumpkin Patch Open late September through the end of October, the 152-acre complex features numerous attractions, including rides, stage shows, animated shows, live animals and campfire rentals. One mile south of Highway 370 at 180th Street. Call 402-332-4200 or visit www. valaspumpkinpatch.com.

Walnut Creek Lake and Recreation Area Situated on 450 acres south of Highway 370 on 96th Street. A 105-acre lake complete with (non-motorized) boat ramp and fishing pier, equestrian trail, hiking/ biking trail, RV camping and picnic areas.

Open daily 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. No fee. Call 402-597-2041 for more information.

Weiss Studios and Gardens A neighbor to Soaring Wings, Weiss Studios is an outdoor botanical garden as well as an art gallery offering unique, handmade art pieces designed and created by the Weiss family and more than a dozen local artists. Throughout the year, Soaring Wings and Weiss Sculpture Studios team up to present special events such as the Summer Art and Wine Festival in June and Fall Harvest Festival, both featuring regional favorites and national touring acts. 13603 Pflug Road. Call 402-680-0642 or visit www. carlweissart.com.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS ANTIQUES Antiques Off Main ............................................................51

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Metropolitan Community College ................................. 25 University of Nebraska at Omaha.................................... 3

APARTMENTS Country Estates Apartments ............................................. 7 Haleys’ Court Apartments................................................. 7

COMPUTER SERVICES Computers to Go ............................................................. 46

ARTS & COLLECTIBLES Two Gypsies Quaint Goods & Reading Room................51

COPY & PRINT SERVICES Eagle Copy & Business Solutions ................................... 46

AUTO ACCESSORIES Big Rig Truck Accessories ................................................ 17

CREDIT UNIONS SAC Federal Credit Union ............................................... 36

AUTO DEALERS Honda Cars of Bellevue .................................................. 45

DENTIST Southroads Dental........................................................... 54

AUTO REPAIR/AUTO BODY Bellevue Service Center ....................................................14 Blaha Service ....................................................................12 Dingman’s Collision Center .............................................19 Gene’s Auto & Truck Repair.............................................19 John’s Body Co. ...............................................................13 Offutt Collision Repair .......................................................10 Terry’s Auto & Truck Repair .............................................13 Thorpe’s Body Shop ........................................................ 42

EMBROIDERY C&C Tailor Shop, Monogram & Embroidery ...................14 Stitches & Stones ..............................................................12 ENTERTAINMENT Skate City Bellevue .......................................................... 47

BANKS Bank of Nebraska ........................................................... 45 Great Western Bank ........................................................ 25 CHILD ADVOCATE CASA Court Appointed Special Advocates ...................... 6 CHILD CARE/DAY CARE Apple Tree Orchard Preschool & Child Care ................. 33 CHURCHES Aldersgate United Methodist Church............................... 9 Bellevue Church of Christ ..........................................8 & 12 Bible Truth Ministries ......................................................... 9 Gretna United Methodist Church ..................................... 9 Heartland Baptist Church.................................................. 8 Immanuel Lutheran Church ELCA ..................................... 8 Lamb of God Lutheran Church ......................................... 8 La Vista Church of Christ ................................................... 8 LifeSpring Church .............................................................. 8 Ralston United Church of Christ ....................................... 8 St. Bernadette Catholic Church ......................................... 8 CLOTHING Kajoma’s Boutique .......................................................... 43

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FITNESS Farrell’s Extreme BodyShaping ......................................... 6 FUNERAL HOMES Bellevue Memorial Chapel...............................................18 FRATERNAL & SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Knights of Columbus Council 6192 .................................13 GOLF COURSES Tregaron Golf Course ...................................................... 47 HAIR SALONS The Cutting Crew ............................................................. 47 HOME BUILDERS D&E Construction/Elaine Milroy ....................................... 17 Barr Homes.......................................................................10 HOME IMPROVEMENT A20 Contracting .............................................................. 42 Overhead Door ............................................................... 36 Steve’s Floor Coverings ....................................................14 Permaglaze ..................................................................... 47 HOME MORTGAGES Veterans United Home Loans .........................................18 Suburban Newspapers Inc.

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS HORSE BOARDING & TRAINING Circle C Ranch ................................................................. 46 INSURANCE Farmers Insurance--Bob Queen ..................................... 48 State Farm Insurance-Matt Ricchini .................................31 State Farm Insurance-Dick Rupert ...................................14 JEWELERS Elder Jewelry .................................................................... 46 Erwin’s Jewelry ..................................................................13 LAWN MOWER REPAIRS Mower Doctor ...................................................................48 MEDICAL SERVICES CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinic ................................. 2 NON-PROFIT Tobacco Free Sarpy ..........................................................49 OPTOMETRIST Eye Specialists...................................................................46 PARKS AND RECREATION Papio Bay/Papillion Parks and Recreation .....................24 REAL ESTATE Bill Sullivan/NPDodge ......................................................23 CBSHome Real Estate........................................................31 Donna Sharman/Headley Realty P.C. .............................22 Doyle Ollis/CBSHOME.......................................................22 Elaine Milroy/D&E Construction ........................................17 Ellen Blinn/CBSHOME Real Estate ....................................42 Hayton/Lytle Team, NP Dodge ........................................23 Headley Realty P.C. ..........................................................22 John Barrett/Barr Homes ..................................................10 John Hansen/CBSHOME ..................................................22 Mary Lou Bell/NP Dodge .................................................23 NP Dodge Real Estate .......................................................21 Ro Evans/NP Dodge .........................................................23 Rusty Hike Real Estate ............................................. 13 & 43 The Morgan Company .....................................................22 RECREATION Fontenelle Forest................................................................41 RENTAL HALLS Bellevue Volunteer Firefighters Hall ..................................14 Suburban Newspapers Inc.

RESTAURANTS Amigos .............................................................................28 Bellevue Dairy Queen ........................................................13 Chick-Fil-A ..........................................................................21 Downtown Coffee Shop ....................................................12 Jerzes Sports Bar & Keno ................................................43 Luigi’s Italian Bar & Grill ...................................................28 Romeo’s Mexican Food & Pizza ......................................42 Sinful Burgers....................................................................29 Stella’s Bar & Grill .............................................................28 Swine Dining .....................................................................28 Varsity Sports Café/Roman Coin Pizza ...........................28 Village Inn .........................................................................28 RETAIL STORES/SHOPPING CENTERS Kajoma’s Boutique ...........................................................43 ShadowLake Towne Center .............................................20 RETIREMENT COMMUNITY/ASSISTED LIVING/NURSING HOME Gretna Community Living Center .....................................17 SCHOOLS Gretna Public Schools ......................................................24 Papillion-La Vista School District ........................................ 2 Plattsmouth Community Schools......................................51 Springfield/Platteview Community Schools ....................26 TRASH REMOVAL Papillion Sanitation ........................................................... 47 TAILORING C&C Tailor Shop, Monogram & Embroidery ....................14 TRAVEL & TOURISM Bellevue Travel ..................................................................48 THEATER Bellevue Little Theatre........................................................12 THRIFT STORES New Life Thrift ...................................................................48 Under His Wings ...............................................................51 URGENT CARE Urgent Care of Papillion...................................................43 UTILITIES Metropolitan Utilities District ............................................49 VETERINARY Bellevue Animal Hospital ................................................. 47 Walnut Creek Veterinary Clinic .........................................10 2015 Sarpy County Resource Directory

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Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram HIGHWAYS 133 & 30 Blair, NE 68008 (402) 426-4126 Nissan HWY 75 & CHANDLER RD Bellevue, NE 68005 (402) 731-2622

Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Lincoln, Mazda, Ram, Hyundai, Mitsubishi Porsche of Sioux City 66th & L STREET 2101 E. 6th STREET Omaha, NE 68117 Sioux City, IA 51101 (402) 592-1000 (712) 277-3221 Chevy, Buick Ford South Quick Lane I-29 & HIGHWAY 30 HWY 75 & FULTON AVE 185th & W. CENTER Missouri Valley, IA 51555 Plattsmouth, NE 68048 Omaha, NE 68130 (712) 642-4131 (402) 296-9000 (402) 996-2980

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